User manual CANON PIXMA IP4300 - Quick Start Guide

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One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 Table of Contents Before Printing................................................2 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................2 Loading Printing Paper ...................................4 Basic Printing ...............................................19 Printing with Windows...................................19 Printing with Macintosh.................................20 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device ................................21 Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device...........................................................21 Routine Maintenance ...................................26 Replacing an Ink Tank ..................................26 Keeping the Best Printing Results ................34 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect .................................................35 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern................36 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........38 Print Head Cleaning......................................39 Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................42 Aligning the Print Head .................................44 Cleaning Your Printer ...................................55 Troubleshooting ...........................................60 Cannot Install the Printer Driver....................61 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly.........63 Print Results Not Satisfactory .......................64 Printer Does Not Start...................................69 Paper Does Not Feed Properly.....................70 Paper Jams...................................................72 ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange.....................76 Error Message Appears on the Screen ........78 Cannot Print Properly from a Digital Camera .........................................................82 Appendix .......................................................85 Reading the On-screen Manuals ..................85 Specifications................................................86 Safety Precautions .......................................89 Users in the U.S.A. .......................................92 Index ..............................................................96 1 Before Printing Turning the Printer On and Off Turn on the printer before printing. Note Auto Power On/Off Feature You can set the printer to turn on and off automatically. Auto Power On: Automatically turns on the printer when print data is sent from the computer. Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off the printer when no print data is sent for a certain interval. Set this setting in the Maintenance sheet of the printer driver in Windows®, and in the Canon IJ Printer Utility on a Macintosh®. For setting details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Turning on the Printer Before turning on the printer, confirm the following. The Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. The printer is connected to your computer (or a compatible device). The printer driver is installed. Note If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp flashes green, and changes to steady, non-flashing light. Important If the ALARM lamp begins to flash orange, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 76. 2 Turn on your computer. 2 Before Printing Turning off the Printer 1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button. When the POWER lamp stops flashing, the printer is turned off. Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to confirm that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp still lit or flashing green, the printer may become unable to print. See "Keeping the Best Printing Results" on page 34. Before Printing 3 Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Paper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Plain Paper Envelopes -- -- 0.52 inches / 13 mm 10 envelopes Cassette 0.52 inches / 13 mm 5 envelopes 80 sheets (A4, Letter) Printer Driver Setting for Media Type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution HR-101N 80 sheets (A4, Letter) Paper Super White Paper Glossy Photo Paper SW-201 GP-401 0.52 inches / 13 mm (A4, Letter) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Credit card) 10 sheets (A4), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 0.52 inches / 13 mm (A4, Letter) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm), Not loadable (Credit card)*2 10 sheets (A4), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Glossy Photo GP-501 Paper "Everyday Use" Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy*3 MP-101 Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided*3 Photo Paper Plus Semigloss*3 PP-101D 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" Photo Paper x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm) Plus Double mm) Sided SG-101, SG-201 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm)*4, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) 1 sheet 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 10 sheets (8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm)*4, 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide) Not loadable*2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro*3 PR-101 Photo Paper Pro Photo Stickers*5 PS-101 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4 Before Printing Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette 1 sheet Printer Driver Setting for Media Type T-Shirt Transfers T-Shirt Transfers TR-301 1 sheet Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. *1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name. *2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Auto Sheet Feeder. *3 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may become marked when it is fed in. In this case, load paper one sheet at a time. *4 SG-201 only *5 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM. Note For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 64 gsm / 17 lb) Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than 105 gsm / 28 lb) Picture postcards Postcards affixed with photos or stickers Envelopes with double flaps Envelopes with sticker flaps Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Any type of paper with holes Paper that is not rectangular Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc. Before Printing 5 Photo Paper Pro Guidelines Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approximately 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approximately 30 minutes. Images may become smudged if you place printouts in an album before the ink is completely dry. We recommend to allow the ink to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an album. Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight. Do not store or display printouts in hot or humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight. Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from direct exposure to air or sunlight. Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them. Note that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper Pro Photo Stickers Media Suited for Business Documents High Resolution Paper 6 Before Printing Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette This printer offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at the top of the printer, and the Cassette, found at the front of the printer. (A) (B) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder (B) Cassette When Printing for the First Time At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you are printing without changing paper source settings, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder" on page 13. Before Printing 7 (A) (A) Load plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. To Change the Paper Source The Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights up when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the Cassette lamp lights up when feeding from the Cassette. Before you print, make sure that the paper source selection matches the paper source where you actually loaded paper. To change the paper source, simply press the Paper Feed Switch. For details, see "Changing the Paper Source" on page 11. Note You can also select the paper source using the printer driver. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. (A) (A) Press to change the paper source. 8 Before Printing Paper Source Selection Scenarios Deciding on the usage of the two paper sources to print with minimum reloading of paper depends mainly on the variety of the type of paper you use regularly, and also on space limitations of the location you are setting the printer. If you print regularly on photo paper as well as on plain paper If you use photo paper as much as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and plain paper in the Cassette. This way, you can switch the paper source according to the type of paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch. You can also specify the type and size of paper to be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use regularly this way, since the paper source will be switched automatically to the Cassette for this paper. Note Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Refer to "Compatible Media Types" in "Printing Media" of the User's Guide on-screen manual. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 12. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. (A) (B) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper (B) Cassette: Load paper you use most regularly, such as plain paper. Before Printing 9 If you print mainly on plain paper You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during printing. Note For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 12. For details on printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. (A) (B) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load plain paper (B) Cassette: Load plain paper Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer You can choose to use only either the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette according to the location of the printer. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on a shelf with minimal space, you can use just the Cassette for printing. Note Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. For details on loading paper, see "Loading Paper" on page 12. 10 Before Printing Changing the Paper Source Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source. Press the Paper Feed Switch to change the paper source. Important If Paper Feed Switch is not selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the printer will be disabled when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows" on page 19 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. (A) (B) (C) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder lamp (B) Paper Feed Switch (C) Cassette lamp Note Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp is lit when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the Cassette lamp is lit when feeding from the Cassette. Before Printing 11 Loading Paper Important If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams. You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers. Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) (B) Note For details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. For detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. When Printing on Plain Paper You can use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, we recommend Canon's Super White Paper Double-Sided. Paper size: ­ Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5 (Auto Sheet Feeder only), Letter, and Legal (Auto Sheet Feeder only) ­ Non-standard sizes for the Auto Sheet Feeder: 2.13" x 3.39" to 8.5" x 23" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm ­ Non-standard sizes for the Cassette: 3.5" x 5" to 8.5" x 11.69" / 89.0 x 127.0 mm to 215.9 x 297.0 mm Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.52 inches / 13 mm in height) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height). Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output Tray. When Printing on 5" x 7", 4" x 6", or 2.13" x 3.39" (Credit Card-sized) paper Load 2.13" x 3.39" (credit card-sized) paper only in the Auto Sheet Feeder. You can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" or 2.13" x 3.39" (credit card-sized) paper and 10 sheets of 5" x 7" paper. We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. Refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 12 Before Printing Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Note Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams. If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See "Paper is curled." on page 68. To avoid curling, handle paper as follows. ­ Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface. ­ Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing. 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Open the Paper Support and pull out the Paper Support Extension to support the paper. (2) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray. (3) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. (2) (1) (A) (4) Note When closing the Paper Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it up slightly. (4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp (A) lights. (3) Note You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Before Printing 13 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. (A) (1) Note Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. Note Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 19 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. (2) Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). Loading Paper in the Cassette Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. See "Paper Handling" on page 4. Important Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging. If you load photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro in the Cassette, you may get roller traces on the print surface. To avoid this, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 1 2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. See "Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it." on page 13. Prepare to load paper. (1) Pull out the Cassette from the printer. (2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette. (2) (1) 14 Before Printing 3 Adjust the size of the Cassette. When loading A5 or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with 8 inches / 203 mm or more in length), extend the Cassette. When loading 5" x 7" or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper with less than 8 inches / 203 mm in length), do not extend the Cassette. 4 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. (3) Slide the paper guides to fit to the loaded paper stack. (1) (A) (2) (3) Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A). Before Printing 15 5 Insert the Cassette into the printer. (1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the printer. Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the Cassette has been extended to accommodate larger paper sizes, the front edge of the Cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer. (1) (2) 6 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. (1) Push the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray. (2) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. (1) (3) Note When closing the Paper Output Tray Extension after printing, lift it up slightly. (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp (A) lights. (2) (A) Note Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 19 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. 16 Before Printing Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope. Important Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals, or sticker flaps. Select either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are using. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction. Loading Envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder 1 Load the envelope against the Cover Guide (the right side of the Paper Support). Load with the front face UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. 2 *2 1 Important Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 3 *1 *1 Printing orientation *2 Make sure the flaps are folded. 2 3 4 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope. Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights up. In the printer driver, select Envelope in Media Type, and then select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 19 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. Before Printing 17 Loading Envelopes in the Cassette 1 2 Extend the Cassette. See "Adjust the size of the Cassette." on page 15. Align the envelope stack against the right side of the Cassette. Load with the front face DOWN. The flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on the left side. A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once. *1 2 3 4 Slide the Paper Guide against the side of the envelope. *1 Make sure the flaps are folded. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Cassette lamp lights up. *1 *1 Printing orientation 4 5 In the printer driver, select Envelope in Media Type, and then select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size. For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 19 or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 20. 18 Before Printing Basic Printing This section describes the procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. Make sure that the proper paper source is selected. See "Changing the Paper Source" on page 11. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Print on the application software's File menu. Make sure that Canon iP4300 is selected, and click Preferences (or Properties). 6 Specify the required settings and click OK. Make sure that Paper Feed Switch is selected in Paper Source. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 7 Click Print (or OK). Basic Printing 19 Printing with Macintosh 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. Make sure that the proper paper source is selected. See "Changing the Paper Source" on page 11. Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. Select Page Setup on the application software's File menu. Confirm that iP4300 is selected in Format for. 6 Select the desired paper size in Paper Size. 7 Click OK. 8 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 9 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. 10 Specify the required settings. Make sure that Paper Feed Switch is selected in Paper Source. Note For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. 11 Click Print. 20 Basic Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone and print recorded images directly without using a computer. Note PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard. You can select the images to print and specify various print settings from your camera or mobile phone. * PictBridge compatible digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile phones are hereafter collectively referred to as "PictBridge compliant device". A device with this mark is PictBridge-compatible. Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use a USB cable recommended by the device's manufacturer. Caution Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result. Note When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully. 1 Set up the printer. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to set up the printer and make it ready for printing. Note The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the PictBridge compliant device. If Print Head alignment is not yet performed and the printer driver is not installed in the computer, be sure to align the Print Head as follows. Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green four times, and then release it immediately. The print head alignment pattern is printed, and the print head position is adjusted automatically. 2 Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer. See "Turning the Printer On and Off" on page 2 and "Loading Printing Paper" on page 4. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 21 3 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer. Note Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this printer according to instructions given in the device's instruction manual. (1) Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer using a USB cable recommended by the manufacturer of the device. The device turns on automatically. If your device does not turn on automatically, turn it on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. will appear on the LCD of the device when the printer is correctly connected. (2) Note If does not appear, see "Cannot Print Properly from a Digital Camera" on page 82. 22 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. This section describes the page size, media type, layout, image optimization modes, and date printing mode that can be set on a PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer. Confirming or Changing PictBridge Print Settings from Your Camera To change the page size or media type, operate the device to select the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or change the settings. About the Settings Explained Below Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this case, the Default setting explained below is applied for the setting item. * In the following description, names of settings items are given according to those used in Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the brand or model of your device. Printable Image Data Format This printer prints images taken with a DCF® (Design rule for Camera File system)-compatible digital camera*, as well as PNG files. * Exif2.21 compliant Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 Paper Size and Paper Type Settings If these settings are set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, 4" x 6" is applied for Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is applied for Paper type. The following sizes and types of printing paper can be loaded according to the Paper size and Paper type settings. Paper Size Setting 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" Paper Type Setting Photo Fast Photo Photo Photo Loadable Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" Photo Stickers*1 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" *2 Photo Photo Fast Photo Photo Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" A4/8.5" x 11" (Letter)*3, *4 5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit card 20 x 25 cm/8" x 10"*6 10.1 x 18 cm/4" x 7.1"*2 Photo Fast Photo Fast Photo Glossy Photo Paper*5 Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro *1 Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10x15 cm/4" x 6" in Paper size. *2 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compatible devices. *3 Plain Paper can be selected for Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter). When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be disabled even when Layout is set to Borderless. *4 You can print in 4-up layout when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter). *5 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Auto Sheet Feeder. *6 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), select 20 x 25 cm/8" x 10" for Paper size and Default for Paper type. Layout and Trimming Settings If these settings are set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, Borderless is applied for Layout and Off (No trimming) is applied for Trimming. When printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101), select N-up for Layout, then select 16-up. * Some PictBridge compliant devices may display the Layout option 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, and 16-up. In this case always select 16-up. * If there are no options on the PictBridge compliant device that correspond to 16-up, printing on stickers is not possible. * When printing on Photo Stickers (PS-101), do not set Layout to Borderless. 24 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Image Optimize Setting If Image optimize is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, ExifPrint is applied. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compatible device, additional options of VIVID, NR, or VIVID+NR may be available, depending on the model. * VIVID prints green and blue portions of photos more vividly. NR (Noise Reduction) reduces noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions. VIVID+NR is a combination of the VIVID and NR functions. Date/File No. Print Setting If Date/File No. print is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge compliant device, Off is applied. If the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be printed over the date printed by the camera's function. Note Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the device's instruction manual. You cannot set or do the following by operating on the PictBridge compatible device. ­ Print quality setting ­ Printer maintenance Confirming and Changing PictBridge Print Settings on the Printer You can confirm and change the default settings for items such as media type and size that are preset to the printer and applied to PictBridge printing. To change the settings, you need to install the Canon Setup Utility from the Setup CD-ROM and connect the printer to your computer. For details, refer to the User's Guide on-screen manual. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 25 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The printer will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. The printer uses the following ink tanks. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C Yellow: CLI-8Y Note Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan . , If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 35. Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Printer You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Top Cover of the printer to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash. Ink is low: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second intervals). You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available. Ink is out: ......Repeats The ink lamp flashes quickly (at around 1-second intervals), and the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four or sixteen times. Replace the ink tank with a new one. 26 Routine Maintenance * When the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange seven, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen times, an error has occurred and the printer is unable to print. For details, "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 76. Ink Level Indication on the Computer Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to check the ink level information. (1) Open the printer properties dialog box. (2) Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance tab. The following message is displayed. *1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is low: The "!" symbol appears above an ink tank with low ink. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. Ink may have run out: The "x" symbol appears above a tank that may have run out of ink and the "Ink may have run out." message is displayed. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Ink is out: The "x" symbol appears above a tank has run out of ink and the "Ink has run out." message is displayed, and then an error message informing you that you need to replace the ink tank is displayed. Replace the ink tank with a new one immediately. * To confirm the ink tank information, click the Ink Details menu. * You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor button which appears on the taskbar during printing. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information. (1) Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. The Canon IJ Printer Utility is displayed. (2) Select Ink Level Information in the pop-up menu. The following dialog box is displayed. Routine Maintenance 27 *1 *1 Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink is low: The "!" symbol appears above an ink tank with low ink. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. Ink is out or may have run out: The "x" symbol appears above a tank that is out or may have run out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. * To confirm the ink tank information, click About ink. Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank When ink has run out or may have run out in an ink tank, the ALARM lamp flashes orange four or sixteen times. When ink has run out or may have run out in an ink tank while printing, one of the following messages is displayed on your computer. Confirm the empty tank and replace it with a new one. After replacing the tank, close the Top Cover to resume printing. Note When ink is low, the "!" symbol appears above an ink tank with low ink in the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Obtain a replacement tank as soon as possible. If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times Ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition. 28 Routine Maintenance *1 *1 Ink tank that may have run out of ink If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Printing under the current condition may damage the printer. Click Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized, and the Canon IJ Status Monitor will no longer display the remaining ink level. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. *1 *1 Ink tank with no ink. Routine Maintenance 29 If the ALARM lamp flashes orange four times Ink may have run out. Replacing the ink tank is recommended. Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue. Replacing the ink tank is recommended after the printing. The printer may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition. If the ALARM lamp flashes orange sixteen times Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank. Printing under the current condition may damage the printer. Click Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current printing job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink tank with a new one. If you want to continue printing in this condition, you need to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized, and the Canon IJ Printer Utility will no longer display the remaining ink level. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. 30 Routine Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. Important Handling Ink To maintain optimal printing quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended. Once you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the printer with ink tanks removed. Replace empty tanks with new ones. Inserting partially used ink tanks may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such tanks, the printer will not be able to inform you when to replace the tanks properly. Once an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out, and the printer may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when blackand-white printing is specified. Color ink is also consumed in Print Head Cleaning and Print Head Deep Cleaning, which may be necessary to maintain the printer's performance. When an ink tank is out of ink, replace it immediately with a new one. 1 2 Open the Paper Output Tray and the Inner Cover forward to open it. Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Top Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the center. Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it. Do not touch the metallic parts inside the printer. Important If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the holder to the center. 3 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Important Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Note Do not remove more than one ink tank at a time. Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. For details on ink tank flashing speed, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on page 26. *1 *1 Do NOT touch the Print Head Lock Lever; remove only the ink tank. Routine Maintenance 31 4 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow (A) so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (B). Then remove the film completely (C). (1) (A) Important Make sure that all the orange tape has been peeled off along the perforation. If part of the orange tape is remaining, ink may leak out when you remove the protective cap and may not eject properly when printing. (C) (B) (2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank. Discard the cap once it is removed. (2) Important Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 4-(1), as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have *2 *1 removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Do not touch the open ink port once the protective *1 Do not touch the electrical contacts cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from on the ink tank. Doing so can cause being ejected properly. the printer to malfunction or become Be careful not to stain your clothes and hands with ink on the removed protective cap. unable to print. *2 Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. 32 Routine Maintenance 5 Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. *1 Important The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. (1) (2) (3) *1 Make sure the position of the tank matches the label. 6 Close the Inner Cover. Note Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not start with the Inner Cover open since paper can not be fed properly. 7 Close the Top Cover. Note If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed, see "ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange" on page 76. When you start printing after replacing the ink tank, Print Head Cleaning is performed automatically. Do not perform any other operations until Print Head Cleaning finishes. The POWER lamp flashes green during cleaning. Routine Maintenance 33 Keeping the Best Printing Results To avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Turn Off the Printer Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer. (1) Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. (2) Confirm that the POWER lamp has gone out. This takes a few seconds or as long as around 20 seconds. (3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off instead. When you press the POWER button to turn off the printer, the printer automatically puts a protective cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If you remove the power cord or switch off the power outlet strip before the POWER lamp goes out, this capping will not be done properly, causing the Print Head to dry and clog. When You Are Not Using the Printer for a Long Time When you are not using the printer for a long time, print in both black & white and in color, or perform Print Head Cleaning, about once a month to prevent degradation of the Print Head. Numerous nozzles are installed in the Print Head for high-precision printing. Just as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if it is not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or cleaning the Print Head can prevent this blockage. Note If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, ink may blur depending on the paper. If the print head nozzles get clogged, printouts will become faint or particular colors will not be printed properly. For details, "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect" on page 35. 34 Routine Maintenance